TEMPO Space Instrument Unveils NASA's Pollution Maps

NASA has released the first pollution maps generated by its TEMPO instrument, which monitors North American air quality on an hourly basis. The space-based tool provides insights into the health impacts of pollutants at a neighborhood scale, including rush-hour traffic, forest fires, and fertilizer effects. The data, which reveals higher pollution rates in metropolitan areas, will be shared with partner agencies such as the EPA and NOAA. NASA views this as a significant step towards achieving the Biden administration's climate goals and improving the quality of the air we breathe.